* Two professional associations representing their respective
countries' cosmetics industries, FPS/COVREC, in France, and
TEGEWA/Sector Group, in Germany, have partnered to created EfCI, the
European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients. Additional associations in
other European countries, including Italy, Spain and the UK are also
considering joining the union which is headquartered in France.

EfCI is the result of an European campaign conducted by the French
Association for two years. Already 60 companies, representing 80-90% of
their sector with total sales of nearly $600 million are involved in the
association.

EfCI will partner with similar associations of the cosmetic industry including COLIPA, the Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance
Association and the Japan Cosmetic Ingredient Association in improving
the quality of cosmetic ingredients and contributing to the cosmetic
consumer's safety. Jean-Pierre Barreerre of Indena, will serve as
chairman and Thomas Saupe of BASF will serve as deputy chairman.

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